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EX08 XET

2008 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

115,667 mi
Last recorded115,667 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 XET
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2026 115,667 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 115,643 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NSF & OSF (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 109,419 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jan 2023 102,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 95,644 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 87,540 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 78,906 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction stone chip to centre (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 68,817 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 68,768 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 62,012 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 55,889 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 51,603 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 46,006 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to offside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all tyre outer walls perished

both rear tyres have increased wear to inner edges

Pass 13 Mar 2014 40,271 miles

Both rear brake hoses perished

Front brake discs very worn

Power steering fluid low

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 13 Mar 2014 40,271 miles

Both rear brake hoses perished

Front brake discs very worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering fluid low

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 18 Feb 2012 28,982 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 22,231 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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EX08 XET is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2008 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 95,161 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EX08 XET, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 18 years old, this Audi A4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EX08 XET registered?

EX08 XET is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is EX08 XET safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX08 XET shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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